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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,579.31, 512,991.99 and 244,623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,579.31, 512,991.99 and 244,623.96 is: 337,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,579.31 : 512,991.99 = 244,623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,579.31/512,991.99 = 244,623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,579.31x = 512,991.99 × 244,623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,579.31x = 125,490,132,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,490,132,042.08/371,579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,720.99

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